Education and Early Years T Level Early Years Educator

Education and Early Years T Level Early Years Educator

T Levels are a 2-year qualification that you can do after your GCSEs as an alternative to A-levels, other post-16 courses or an apprenticeship. They have been designed with leading businesses and employers to give you the knowledge and skills you need.

Your T Level will be worth UCAS points (a T Level Distinction* is worth the same as 3 A-levels at A*) and will be recognised by universities and other education providers so you can choose to continue studying if you wish.

Whether you want to work with children as a fully qualified Early Years Practitioner in an early years setting, progress to university to train to be a Primary School teacher or onto another field within the sector this is the right choice for you. You will be taught by industry experts who, through their extensive research and practical experience, bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to the Education and Childcare course.

This qualification has been designed with employers and businesses and is structured to allow you to spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% on a 45-day placement.

You will have the opportunity to work with children across a variety of ages and stages of development, linked to your occupational specialism. This ensures you gain the breadth of practice and experience to successfully apply your knowledge and expand your skillset. You will attend placement for two days a week and this could be in Primary Schools, Nurseries, Pre-Schools, Childminders and schools for children with additional needs.

This course carries Licence to Practice, which means you will be qualified at Level 3 to work unsupervised with children under 5 years at the end of your T-Level.

For more information visit https://www.tlevels.gov.uk/  

What you will learn Entry requirements Work experience Assessment Progression Cornwall College Camborne

What you will learn

You will develop a core understanding of:
• the education and childcare sector from ages 0 to 19 child development
• how to support children and young people’s education
• safeguarding, health and safety and wellbeing
• understanding and managing behaviour
• observing and assessing children and young people
• equality and diversity
• special educational needs and disability
• English as an additional language
• working with parents, carers and wider families
• working with agencies and services that support children, families and carers
• reflective practice and other forms of professional development.

You will also develop a more focused understanding of the Early Years Educator criteria:
• supporting and promoting children’s play, development and early education
• developing relationships with children to facilitate their development
• planning, providing and reviewing care, play and educational opportunities to enable children to progress
• safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of children
• working in partnership with colleagues, parents, carers and other professionals to support children’s development.
Enrichment Opportunities:
• Paediatric First Aid
• Safeguarding training
• Forest School training
• Training sessions with a range of guest speakers and other opportunities

Entry requirements

You must have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Mathematics and English Language.

Alternatively, you should have passed a relevant Level 2 qualification with at least a Merit grade and GCSE passes in English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above.

You will have a positive school/college reference with excellent levels of attendance and punctuality.

All students working with children will need to have a DBS Check which requires evidence of your identity which could include: Birth Certificate, Passport, bank statement, P45/P60, letter from your headteacher.

It is desirable to have Science at grade 4 or above if you are thinking of going into Primary School teaching.

Work experience

Industry placements must last for a minimum of 315 hours (approximately 45 days).

Assessment

You will be assessed through coursework, observations in placement, employer set project and examinations.

Progression

After completing your T-Level in Education and Childcare (Early Years Educator) you could progress into any of the following careers:
• Nursery Worker
• Playworker
• Portage Home Visitor
• Nanny
• Family Support Worker
• Or a range of other roles in the sector

Or you could progress into Higher Education degree:
• FdA Child and Family Studies at The Cornwall College Group – St Austell
• Other degree programmes at various universities

Cornwall College Camborne

Our Camborne campus has served as a vocational training hub for nearly a century. The iconic Tamar tower and the ‘big top’ that covers our construction and engineering provision, are landmarks known throughout the area. This legacy, combined with an exciting modernisation programme, has made Cornwall College Camborne the home of cutting edge facilities, dynamic learning experiences and fantastic student spaces. Open and modern learning areas, electric vehicle training labs, esports gaming facilities, chill out areas, an award-winning restaurant and plenty more besides, makes this the perfect place to have your #careercollege experience.

Read more on the exciting developments at St Austell & Camborne

What You Will Learn

You will develop a core understanding of:
• the education and childcare sector from ages 0 to 19 child development
• how to support children and young people’s education
• safeguarding, health and safety and wellbeing
• understanding and managing behaviour
• observing and assessing children and young people
• equality and diversity
• special educational needs and disability
• English as an additional language
• working with parents, carers and wider families
• working with agencies and services that support children, families and carers
• reflective practice and other forms of professional development.

You will also develop a more focused understanding of the Early Years Educator criteria:
• supporting and promoting children’s play, development and early education
• developing relationships with children to facilitate their development
• planning, providing and reviewing care, play and educational opportunities to enable children to progress
• safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of children
• working in partnership with colleagues, parents, carers and other professionals to support children’s development.
Enrichment Opportunities:
• Paediatric First Aid
• Safeguarding training
• Forest School training
• Training sessions with a range of guest speakers and other opportunities

Entry Requirements

You must have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Mathematics and English Language.

Alternatively, you should have passed a relevant Level 2 qualification with at least a Merit grade and GCSE passes in English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above.

You will have a positive school/college reference with excellent levels of attendance and punctuality.

All students working with children will need to have a DBS Check which requires evidence of your identity which could include: Birth Certificate, Passport, bank statement, P45/P60, letter from your headteacher.

It is desirable to have Science at grade 4 or above if you are thinking of going into Primary School teaching.

Work Experience

Industry placements must last for a minimum of 315 hours (approximately 45 days).

Assessment

You will be assessed through coursework, observations in placement, employer set project and examinations.

Progression

After completing your T-Level in Education and Childcare (Early Years Educator) you could progress into any of the following careers: • Nursery Worker • Playworker • Portage Home Visitor • Nanny • Family Support Worker • Or a range of other roles in the sector Or you could progress into Higher Education degree: • FdA Child and Family Studies at The Cornwall College Group – St Austell • Other degree programmes at various universities

Cornwall College Camborne

Cornwall College Camborne

Our Camborne campus has served as a vocational training hub for nearly a century. The iconic Tamar tower and the ‘big top’ that covers our construction and engineering provision, are landmarks known throughout the area. This legacy, combined with an exciting modernisation programme, has made Cornwall College Camborne the home of cutting edge facilities, dynamic learning experiences and fantastic student spaces. Open and modern learning areas, electric vehicle training labs, esports gaming facilities, chill out areas, an award-winning restaurant and plenty more besides, makes this the perfect place to have your #careercollege experience.

Read more on the exciting developments at St Austell & Camborne

Case studies

I managed to gain a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid certificate and attended conferences that I would otherwise not be privy to. I had the opportunity to fundraise for Childrens Hospice Southwest as part of a module and was privileged enough to visit Little Harbour, a truly humbling experience. I went into employment as the Charity Coordinator and Youth Worker for TICTAC Liskeard. The setting is within Liskeard School and Community College grounds and I love that I have a broad range of experience with children and young people and that I am able to apply the knowledge achieved throughout my studies.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my five years studying at The Cornwall College Group. The teaching and support from the lecturers has been fantastic. I would 100% recommend studying here for anyone looking to start their career working with children. I have learnt so many skills on the courses that I now use day to day in my job role. I’m looking at lots of different options for how I want my career to progress, maybe becoming an Early Years Advisor, at the moment I’m keeping all my options open.

Studying at Cornwall College was an excellent experience. The staff at both campuses were outstanding and really went the extra mile to support the learning journey for all of us. The range of modules were excellent and up-to-date and highly relevant to my chosen profession. Completing my Degree with Cornwall College has provided opportunities and experiences that I could only have hoped for with another institution